Mica, arizona, a small town in usa mica high, the high school where leo and stargirl went to archies house, the home for a retired professor that has lots of weird stuff the time is present and then fast. Stargirl has received a lot of praise from critics. It was really exciting to read and really interesting. It had ruffles around the neck and cuffs and looked like it could have been her greatgrandmothers wedding gown. Naiba book award for young children teachers guide stargirl overview background through the characters of leo and stargirl, author jerry spinelli shows the importance of accepting people for who they are. Shubham sharma, ashmeet tathgur, estheriniguez, and james harris 2. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The earth is speaking to us, but we cant hear because of all the racket our senses are making. Then stargirl arrives at mica high and everything changesfor leo and for the entire school. Then his mom sent something about porcupine neckties to the news paper. Stargirl is a story about a high school girl who is very different then most teenagers. The main character of this book is susan caraway, but everyone knows her as stargirl. Stargirl adds a pebble when she is happy and takes one out when she is sad. He added interesting characters, such as, leo the quiet and shy one, stargirl unique and fun one, dori dilson stargirl only friend, archie the wise and elderly one, kevin leos friend that likes the stoplight, and hillari kimble the popular.
Stargirl, book by jerry spinelli mass market paperback. Stargirl was known for being the strange outcast, but now shes the most popular girl at school. Formerly homeschooled, stargirl comes to their arizona high school with a pet rat and a ukulele, wild clothes and amazing habits. Through this seemingly small detail about him, a whole series of spectacular events is placed in motion. As much as i enjoyed the book, ill admit that there were points in the book where i found myself idly wondering what it would be like to plant my hand over stargirls face and give her a good shove backwards. Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback. Stargirl strums her ukulele and dances in the rain. Included in this novel study are prereading lessons and activities, vocabulary, chapter questions and discussion, journal writing prompts, character. This becomes clear when he tells us about his love of porcupine ties.
Prepare a short speech for an oratorical contest on a topic such as have the courage to be yourself. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. He is embarrassed that everyone in school wont talk to him. Shes the smartest kid in her whole school but no one knows it, because melody cant talk. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity.
It had lots of drama and it had lots of funny parts. The book i read was stargirl written by jerry spinelli. Stargirlaninternationalbest sellingphenomenonand book ofthe year. Stargirl questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on stargirl. It is 82 pages of material to use before, during, and after reading the novel. Find places in the novel that reinforce these themes and discuss.
Spinelli uses his young heroine to tackle the difficult adolescent issues of selfesteem, popularity, and friendship. Included in this novel study are prereading lessons and activities, vocabulary, chapter. Buy the mass market paperback book stargirl by jerry spinelli at indigo. Stargirl chapters 2125 summary stargirl by jerry spinelli chapters 2125 summary and analysis. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirls character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. Parents need to know that stargirl is a sort of supernatural character who is difficult to encapsulate, despite her classmates repeated attempts to pigeonhole her. When stargirl arrives at mica high school, people notice her. This novel takes place in arizona during present day. This is a girl who absolutely cannot be boxed in, pigeonholed, or tied up with a pretty little bow.
From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. Free stargirl study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Leo falls in love with her, not because of her beauty, but because shes different. Stargirl was a very different and interesting character. A sequel love, stargirl was released on august 14, 2007.
I just finished the book and im very surprised on the ending that happend. She is a new student at the mika high school and she is known as a strange girl because she always wears weird outfits and she does not behave as other students. She wore an offwhite dress so long it covered her shoes. Hes the narrator and stargirls boyfriend in the book, stargirl by jerry spinelli. She was the faintest scent of a cactus flower, the flitting shadow of an elf owl.
She stopped at an empty table, laid down her bag, slung the. She did carry a large canvas bag with a lifesize sunflower painted on it. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the year. This is a girl who absolutely cannot be boxed in, pigeonholed, or tied up with a. Stargirl sings happy birthday to people in the lunch room while playing her ukelele. Stargirl is a young adult novel by the writer jerry spinelli that was published in the year 2000. After stargirl changes back to susan, leo says she looked magnificently, wonderfully, gloriously ordinary. She cheers for both teams at sporting events, sings happy birthday to strangers, is friends. Something was strapped across her back, but it wasnt a book bag. A bittersweet paean to eccentricity and nonconformity, it is also a scathing commentary on teenagers, which makes its popularity with them all the more interesting. Something was strapped across her back, but it wasnt. Stargirl topics for discussion jerry spinelli this study guide consists of approximately 40 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of stargirl.
It is, in some ways, a ya version of the little prince, or a female version of spinellis own awardwinning maniac magee. This is a book talk about stargirl written by jerry spinelli by hannah, a student in the reading workshop. This is a gently mystical, thoughtprovoking, and enchanting rumination on conformity. Free stargirl worksheets and literature unit for teachers.
Spinelli was already a celebrated childrens author by the time the book was written and it met with critical success, being lauded for its message of nonconformity. Her hair is the color of sand and falls to her shoulders. Collections on a paper route, or even a paper route in general but hopefully the message isnt missed. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, a publishers weekly best book of the year, and received other numerous awards and honors. It is about a boy and a new girl, who are trying to fit into a high school.
Print copies of the stargirl literature circle questions printable for students. She sings happy birthday to classmates in the lunchroom, props a small. Stargirl dresses and acts different than anyone at mica high, and she doesnt care what anyone. Newberywinning spinelli spins a magical and heartbreaking tale from the stuff of high school. This does not take the place of any medical diagnosis or legal advice. Vince vawter adds some real life experiences into his book about victor, the fill in paperboy with a speech impediment and how he deals with it. He wrote four adult novels in 12 years of lunchtime writing, but none of these were. Many characters had a great personality and others had a horrible one,but it was really interesting while you read it. Characterization other important characters exposition setting. Some of the charm of paperboy might be lost on kids today. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000.
Mica high changed completely because of a person named stargirl. Eleventhgrader leo borlock cannot quite believe the new student who calls herself stargirl. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. He and hillari broke up after graduation, and people think they heard he joined the coast guard.
The book itself drifts and meanders in a very pleasant way, much like stargirl herself. Stargirl is new at mica and everyone stares at her with disgrace, except one boy named leo. Stargirl quotes by jerry spinelli goodreads share book. Her extravagant entrance became the talk of the town. Popularity, fitting in, and sameness are all key themes in stargirl. Ever since stargirl helped a player from the other team, they all have hated her. Hes surprised that it doesnt bother her that people dont talk. If you teach the book stargirl, this resource will help you greatly. Critics praise the stargirl character, and its overall message of nonconformity.
Stargirl was another fantastic book jerry spinelli. Kevin tells him about how at every reunion people talk about stargirl and wonder where she is. Stargirl, a book by jerry spinelli, tells the story of a strange and mysterious girl who, for the first time, attends mica area high school in arizona. I would recommend you read this book because i know you will like this book. They attempted to recreate the bunny hop dance once, but it just wasnt the same. Few parents will have objections to the content, but there is one scene in particular where stargirl s peers verbally attack her on a television show. For much of the novel, she simply doesnt care what other people think. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Stargirl written by jerry spinelli is the book that is about an individual girl and other conforming students.
The main character of this book is a girl who names stargirl. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. The prologue wastes no time telling us that the narrator, leo borlock, is attracted to the unusual in our world. Stargirl teaches leo the greeting card game on page 114.
My summer reading book is called stargirl by jerry spinelli. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Stargirl, was the new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. She arrived in a big yellow dress on a bicycle sidecar draped in flowers. Few parents will have objections to the content, but there is one scene in particular where stargirls peers verbally attack her on a television show.
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